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Saturday, February 25, 2017

Pattern Review - Butterick B5997

The other day at Barnes & Noble I decided to pick up the latest SewStyle magazine as a treat for myself. It had a variety of patterns packaged with it, the Butterick B5997 was one of them along with a wrap dress which I may try eventually. I had been thinking of making myself a simple cotton sleeveless blouse so I started digging through some of my fabric.

I knew I had purchased some cottons when I was last at Esther's Fabrics on Bainbridge Island. Esther's is well worth the visit but be warned you will mostly likely find something you have to buy ;). Across the street there is also a wonderful yarn shop called Churchmouse Yarns & Teas. Bainbridge Island also has a marvelous museum -Bainbridge Island Museum of Art- which has a special focus on local area artists. Going across on the ferry and just walking a short distance can make for a great afternoon. (That's my commercial for a trip to Bainbridge Island done lol)After digging for a while I found my pile of prewashed cottons. The fabric I decided to use was the end of a bolt I had got at Esther's and there was just enough with a little creative pattern outlay.

I modified the pattern slightly by only doing one pin tuck on the front instead of the three on the pattern. I also extended it down further. Another tweak was merging sizes a bit as I have hips and I don't like my tops to get caught on them. Side slits were another addition for the same reason.

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I'm a fashion graduate who has worked in most fields of the fashion world, from mannequin modeling and dresser to design and production.
My main focus in the last five years has been undergarments and swimwear. I have taken various speciality courses in the making of bras and the fitting of bras. One of the main things that was reconfirmed to me is that no two bodies are exactly alike. This has resulted in me doing many custom alterations of many styles and brands. During this time I also worked in a swimsuit/bra store for a couple of years doing fittings and any necessary alterations.
Throughout my life an important part has always been expanding my knowledge and techniques. We can always learn something new.